Friends, family and colleagues have left heartfelt messages paying tribute to the well-known actress and singer, who was left in a coma for two weeks after a crash on the A380 in Kingskerswell, but went on to achieve her dreams, including winning the Academic Partnership Award.

Lynsey, from Torquay, was found deceased by her carer and a routine inquiry has been carried out to establish the circumstances.

Her family paid tribute to Lynsey’s determination to rebuild her life, and told of their pride in her achievements, including how she was helping others.

They said in a statement: “We are heartbroken. We will forever miss Lynsey and the joy she brought to our lives. Lynsey was the youngest of three girls and it was obvious from a young age she would become a talented performer.

Read More

At that time of the crash, Lynsey was the lead singer in bands Funk 54 and Freeway, and was also a member of Toads Stage Musical Company, appearing at the Babbacombe and Princess theatres, reports Devon Live.

She starred in leading roles in South Pacific (Liat) then went on to do Copacabana, Thoroughly Modern Millie (Miss Dorothy), Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Angel) and My Fair Lady (Eliza).

Read More

After a long and determined recovery from her life-changing injuries, which left her at first only able to move her eyes and in hospital for a year, she went on to graduate from the University of Plymouth in 2015.

Lynsey gained her FdA in sound and music technology and BA in music technology specialist, studying at the university in partnership with dBs music, which offers music courses.

More recently she was studying at the University of West London for the qualification of MMus in electronic music composition, and “was having the time of her life”, said a family spokeswoman.

Lynsey became a music leader at PMZ despite being left in a coma for two weeks and in hospital for a year (Image: PMZ)

Last year Lynsey joined the team at Drake Music as a Trainee Associate Musician. She was developing skills as a workshop facilitator and was about to start on a new project working with young disabled and non-disabled musicians to create an inclusive ensemble, alongside other projects.

Carien Meijer, on behalf of all at Drake Music, said: “Lynsey was such an incredible and warm person, full of life, energy, ideas and plans. She was really excited about being part of the team and we were thrilled to be working with her.

“Lynsey's, background, passion and creative ideas had found a home at Drake Music. We will miss her terribly.”

A fundraising page has been set up on the Go Fund Me website, titled 'In Memory of Lynsey Dart', to raise money to help her family cover funeral costs. Any surplus will go to charities that Lynsey would have supported.

Read More

Close friend, Rachel Locke, who studied with Lynsey, said: “Lynsey was my closest friend and influence. Lynsey was truly a woman for the modern age, she fiercely fought for what she believed in and managed to impact the lives of many, often effecting change by broadening people’s minds and challenging their perceptions, therefore creating open minded, informed individuals.

“Thank you for adding the sweet measure of your soul to my existence, as long as I shall live, your mastery shall never be forgotten.”

One of her tutors, Jay Daniel, said: “Lynsey was an incredibly bright student, an inspirational force and a very very close friend, We will do everything we can for Lynsey to be remembered forever and be an inspiration for future generations. Love you girl.”

Lynsey pictured with her close friend Rachel Locke, who studied together (Image: Family submission)

Close friend Naomi Asher, who went to school with Lynsey, said: “Lynsey was beautiful, creative, fun, witty and above all a loyal friend.

“Lynsey is one of the strongest girls I ever met. She never gave up.”

She added: “She achieved so much in her life and made me and everyone around her so proud.

“The determination Lynsey had was amazing, on my hen do a couple of years ago there was no lift in the club we were in, she decided to get out of her wheelchair and with the help of the security men walked up the stairs, we were all crying, even people who had only just met her, she had that effect on people.

“Lynsey has made a huge impact in my life and I will always remember the special memories we had together. I am going to miss her so so much.”

“She was vivacious, tenacious, and had the most unique sense of humour we have ever come across.

“Even through her own trauma and beyond she lifted us. It is almost impossible to honour her legacy with just words, and so we give thanks.

“Thanks for the music, the laughs, the memories. The randomness, the love and at times the impropriety! The encouragement and support to live as our most authentic selves, and be our very best at whatever we deemed important to us.

The Herald told Lynsey's story in 2015 for a 'brain power' feature (Image: Plymouth Herald)

“Life can never be the same without you for us, but we will remember you always through music and memories. To quote something meaningful, ‘you always said how lucky you were that we were all friends. The truth is baby, we were the lucky ones…’

“We’ll see you on the other side for a catch up. Sleep well lady.”

Toads Stage Musical Company said: “She was a real shining star until an unfortunate car accident cut short her theatrical and band performances.

“Since then, Lynsey had shown an amazing positive attitude and great resilience in response to the cards thrown at her, never once losing her sense of humour and ‘naughty streak’ that we all knew and loved her for.

“The young woman we all loved hasn’t really left us - she will live on in our hearts and memories.

Read More

“Our thoughts and condolences go out to her family at this sad sad time.

‘Fly high Lynsey, you can now sing freely once more’. Rest in Peace.”

Martin Wright, on behalf of dBs Music in Plymouth, said: “She was true inspiration and will be missed by all who taught her and studied with her.”

The Plymouth-based Funky Llama Theatre Group said in a statement on its Facebook page: “She was such a unique and wonderful person who inspired so many and brought amazing energy and presence to the Funky Llama stage over the years. We have so many beautiful memories of working with Lynsey.”